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A member asked:
Can pointing the toes down mid way in a cast help a fracture in the heal?
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The point of : A cast is to immobilize your foot. Some movement is ok as this ensures the cast is not to tight and allows nerves to glide freely. The movement will not help a fracture heal faster.
Answered 1/21/2019
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